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Annals of the Former World (English)ISBN: 9780374518738 - See 1 other editionPublisher: Farrar Straus & Giroux Format: Paperback Published Date: June 2000 MSRP: $20.00 Synopsis: Grounding scientific explanation in accessible, often humorous prose, this multilayered travelogue explores the diversity of America's geology and culture. McPhee unravels the mysteries of the country's geological timeline and reveals the quirks and motivations of his fellow... read more Grounding scientific explanation in accessible, often humorous prose, this multilayered travelogue explores the diversity of America's geology and culture. McPhee unravels the mysteries of the country's geological timeline and reveals the quirks and motivations of his fellow travelers--preeminent geologists investigating the earth's history through rock layers unceremoniously carved to make room for Interstate 80. A New York Times Notable Book for 1998. minimize
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